A new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck, valued at almost half a million dollars, has been assigned to protect the community of Singleton, in the state’s Hunter Valley.
The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFs) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol, and grass fires using up to five times less water than normal.
Air to supply fire hoses
The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with compressed air to supply fire hoses with superior ‘knock down’ capability while reducing smoke from the fire.
The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with compressed air to supply fire hoses
FRNSW Area Commander, Gary Barber, said, "The Rescue appliance can handle whatever emergency comes its way, whether it’s a heavy vehicle crash or a regional structure fire."
He adds, "It’s a welcome addition to our Hunter Valley fleet and will serve the Singleton community well for years to come."
Investment in additional FRNSW vehicles
Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, said the investment in additional FRNSW vehicles will help keep Hunter communities safe.
“The new truck will give our firefighters an edge when responding to emergencies in Singleton and surrounding areas,” said Minister Jihad Dib, adding “It will also save water when extinguishing fires, which can be particularly challenging when dealing with periods of low rainfall.”
